H.R. No. 745
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Chinese Society of Austin has made a positive
difference in the lives of countless Chinese Americans while
significantly contributing to the cultural vitality of its
community; and
WHEREAS, The CSA follows in the footsteps of a predecessor
organization, the Chinese Professional Association, which was
established in 1975 and which was renamed the Austin Chinese
Association in 1979; that group remained active in Austin until
1992, when a downturn in the local economy resulted in the departure
of a number of Chinese Americans, many of whom worked in the
high-tech sector; in 1996, George Chang, who served as the first
president of the CPA, and Paul Chen spearheaded the formation of the
CSA, whose leadership today includes Meiching Chou, president,
Peter Chao, vice president, and Millie Chu, treasurer; and
WHEREAS, The CSA seeks to unite area Chinese Americans from
mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong and to promote their
participation in the social, cultural, and economic life of the
wider community; partnering closely with the City of Austin and the
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, the society serves
as a clearinghouse for news and information of interest to Chinese
Americans, and it also hosts a number of annual events, including a
Chinese New Year celebration and the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival;
moreover, the group is a founding member of the Network of Asian
American Organizations and a proud sponsor of the Austin Chinese
Alliance; and
WHEREAS, The Chinese Society of Austin has rendered
invaluable service to its members while enriching the diverse
character of the community at large, and as Austin and its Asian
population continue to grow, it can indeed look forward to a bright
and vibrant future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Chinese Society of Austin for its
outstanding contributions to the community and extend to all those
associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the society as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Dale
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 745 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House